New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson's chances of featuring in this year's Ashes look slim after only resuming bowling on Tuesday following his third shoulder surgery in January. Despite the setback, the 28-year-old remains hopeful of making a strong comeback with the Sheffield Shield season just seven weeks away, according to ESPNcricinfo. In an effort to be fully fit for the Ashes series, which begins on November 21 later this year, Richardson had his thi...Read More
India Independence Day 2025 Live Updates: This will be President Murmu's fourth address on Independence Day eve, and will be streamed live across the nation. 79th Independence Day Celebrations Live Updates: India is gearing up to celebrate its 79th Independence Day on Friday, August 15, with full patriotic fervour. The day commemorates the nation's freedom from over 200 years of British colonial rule, which finally came to an end in 1947. On the occasion, President Droupadi Murmu will deliver ...Read More
NEW DELHI, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Publicis has sued India's antitrust watchdog for denying access to case files in a high-profile price-fixing investigation of ad agencies, after the French group failed to get the probe stalled until it could review the documents, court filings show. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) shook India's near-$30 billion media and entertainment sector in March with dawn raids at WPP's (WPP.L), opens new tab GroupM, Dentsu (4324.T), opens new tab, Publicis (PUBP.PA...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Coffee Day Global, which operates popular café chain Café Coffee Day, has narrowed down its loss to Rs 11 crore, and its net revenue went up 6 per cent to Rs 263 crore in the June quarter of FY26. The company had reported a net revenue of Rs 248 crore, and its loss after tax was at Rs 17 crore in the corresponding April-June period a year ago, according to the regulatory filing by Coffee Day Global's parent entity Coffee Day Enterprises Ltd. Its Average Sales Per Day (A...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Patanjali Foods Ltd on Thursday reported a 31 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 180.35 crore in the June quarter due to higher expenses. Its net profit stood at Rs 262.72 crore in the year-ago period. Total income rose to Rs 8,912.69 crore in the April-June period of the 2025-26 fiscal year from Rs 7,202.35 crore in the corresponding period of the preceding year, according to a regulatory filing. During the June quarter, there was an increase in other e...Read More
Guwahati: The National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) on Thursday renewed its demand for a separate flag, separate constitution and integration of all the Naga dominated contiguous areas. Asserting that a separate national flag, separate constitution and integration of all Naga contiguous areas are non-negotiable, the NSCN general secretary, Thuingaleng Muivah said, "We will stand by our precious unique history and sovereignty, whether it is today or tomorrow. We do not demand anything fro...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) IRB Infrastructure on Thursday posted an over 45 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 202.4 crore in the June quarter of FY26, supported by higher revenues. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 139.9 crore in the April-June period of the 2024-25 financial year. According to an exchange filing, its total income rose to Rs 2,164.5 crore in the first quarter from Rs 1,971.6 crore in the same period a year ago. Revenue from services was ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army has joined the relief and rescue operation at the cloudburst-hit Chisoti village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, in which 30 persons have died and more than 100 have been injured, officials said. "In the aftermath of a cloudburst at the Chisoti village in Kishtwar, troops of the White Knight swiftly mobilised for relief and rescue operations," a Jammu-based PRO said. The efforts are centred on safeguarding lives and aiding survivors, he said, adding that ...Read More
Jammu, Aug 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has cancelled 'At Home' tea party and cultural events during Independence Day celebrations on Friday following the loss of lives in a cloudburst in Kishtwar district. A massive cloudburst struck Chositi village on Thursday, killing 38 people and trapping many more under debris, officials said. "In light of the tragedy caused by the cloudburst in Kishtwar, I have taken the decision to cancel the 'At Home' tea party tomorrow (Fri...Read More
NEW DELHI: Children supported under the PM CARES for Children scheme, boys and girls living in child care institutions, and Anganwadi workers will be among the special guests who will watch Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurl the national flag and address the nation from the ramparts of the 17th-century Red Fort at this year's Independence Day celebrations. According to officials from the Ministry of Women and Child Development, these special guests are part of the 171 grassroots contributors c...Read More
New Delhi: To celebrate India's 79th Independence Day, the State Bank of India (SBI) has introduced a special personal loan scheme just for Agniveers -- the young individuals recruited under the Government's Agnipath military programme. This new loan option is designed to provide financial support during their short-term service and help them secure a strong financial future. Agniveers with an SBI salary account can now get personal loans up to Rs 4 lakh without any collateral or processing fee...Read More
Chennai, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Minister M K Stalin will not take part in the tea party to be hosted by Governor R N Ravi on Independence Day, the Tamil Nadu government said on Thursday. The chief minister's boycott of the "At Home Reception" is to show opposition to Governor Ravi, who "acts against the interests of Tamil Nadu people," the state government said in an official release. Also, the Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister Govi Chezhian will boycott convocation ceremonies of 2 state varsit...Read More
Bhubaneswar, Aug 14 (UNI) In an attempt to promote uniformity, safety, and professionalism among students, the Government-run Veer Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT) in Burla has introduced a mandatory uniform dress code for its first-year undergraduate students starting from the 2025-2026 academic session while prohibiting the wearing of 'dupattas' of scarfs by girl students. The notification stated that prohibition of dupatta has been made from safety concerns without elaborating f...Read More
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 14: Infosys Knowledge Institute (IKI), the research arm of Infosys (NSE: INFY), (BSE: INFY), (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, today unveiled critical insights into the state of responsible AI (RAI) implementation across enterprises, particularly with the advent of agentic AI. The report, Responsible Enterprise AI in the Agentic Era, surveyed over 1,500 business executives and interviewed 40 senior decision-mak...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and assured full central assistance after a massive cloudburst triggered a flash flood in the Chashoti area of Kishtwar district. In a post on X, Shah said that the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams have already been rushed to the site. 'Spoke with the LG and Chief Minister of J&K on the cloudburst in Kishtwar dist...Read More
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed grief over those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed at least 23 lives and injuring 75 others. "My thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the cloudburst and flooding in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The situation is being monitored closely. Rescue and relief operations are underway. Every possible assistance will be provided to those in need," PM Modi said in a post on X. ...Read More
CHANDIGARH: Punjab has recorded a staggering rise of more than one lakh dog bite cases in the last five years, with daily averages now touching 882 incidents. The state, which has around 6.5 lakh dogs, including over three lakh stray dogs, has witnessed a sharp increase in cases, with officials warning of the public health risks. In the first seven months of this year alone, a total of 1.88 lakh dog bite cases have been reported, while last year's total stood at 2.13 lakh. The worst affected di...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Times Prime, India's leading premium lifestyle membership platform, today announced the launch of 'Azaadi Unboxed,' a 10-day Independence Day celebration that honors India's freedom through the power of storytelling and community connection. Running from August 8-17, 2025, the campaign celebrates membership value by delivering extraordinary experiences exclusively to Times Prime members, culminating with the nationwide distribution of a limited-edition co...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 14: inDrive, the world's fastest-growing urban mobility platform and India's only ride-bargain app, announces the launch of its Comfort Class rides in Kolkata and Chandigarh. The launch comes just ahead of India's Independence Day, symbolizing the platform's commitment to freedom of choice, fairness, and empowerment for both riders and drivers. Also Read | UPI New Rule: NPCI To Stop UPI Collect Request for Person to Person Transactions Starting October 1; Here's Why. ...Read More
India is inching closer to Beijing. After US President Donald Trump doubled down with a 50% tariff on Indian goodspunishing New Delhi over discounted Russian oil purchasesPrime Minister Narendra Modi is quietly reopening the China playbook. Direct flights between the two neighbors, suspended since 2020, could resume as early as next month. According to people familiar with the matter, the announcement may coincide with Modi's first China visit in seven years for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisa...Read More
Jammu: A rescue and relief operation is in full swing at the cloudburst-hit Chositi village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said. He asserted that Home Minister Amit Shah has assured all possible assistance. "Rescue & Relief Operations at Chashoti (Chositi) are in full swing. Men and machinery have been put at the site. Other teams have also been rushed," the L-G said in an X post. At least 20 people, including two CISF personnel, were killed and many...Read More
Investing.com -- India has imposed anti-dumping duty on certain steel shipments from Vietnam, according to a Wednesday notification from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry. The duty targets hot-rolled flat products of alloy or non-alloy steel from the Southeast Asian nation. This action follows a year-long investigation that began in August 2024, which examined potential threats and injury to India's domestic steel sector. "Domestic steel industry has suffered injury as a result of dumped i...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of JSW Cement Ltd ended with a discount of nearly 1 per cent against the issue price of Rs 147 on Thursday. The company's stock opened at Rs 153, up 4 per cent from the issue price on the BSE. During the morning trade, it jumped 5.23 per cent to Rs 154.70. Later, it lost momentum and ended at Rs 146.05, down 0.65 per cent. On the NSE, the stock was listed at Rs 153.50, a premium of 4.42 per cent. But later, it ended at Rs 146.07 apiece, a decline of 0.63 per cent...Read More
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to publish details of 65 lakh voters removed from Bihar's electoral rolls after the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), ensuring transparency and public access to the data for verification and correction. Court's Transparency Directives A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Joymala Bagchi instructed the ECI to display printed booth-wise lists of deleted voters with reasons at panchayat and block development offices and...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Shares of gold loan NBFC Muthoot Finance on Thursday jumped nearly 10 per cent after the firm reported a 65 per cent year-on-year rise in its consolidated profit after tax for the June quarter. The stock surged 9.83 per cent to settle at Rs 2,757.55 apiece on the BSE. During the day, it jumped 11.48 per cent to hit a 52-week high of Rs 2,799. On the NSE, the stock zoomed 9.86 per cent to Rs 2,757.40. Intra-day, it rose sharply by 11.55 per cent to Rs 2,800 -- the 52-wee...Read More
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on India over its purchases of Russian oil. The new rate will come into effect in 21 days, so on 27 August, according to the executive order. A response from India's foreign ministry said Delhi had already made clear its stance on imports from Russia, and reiterated that the tariff is "unfair, unjustified and unreasonable". To recall, in May, the Modi government outrightly rejected Trump's so-called role in the ceasefire...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) The Delhi High Court would on August 25 consider the plea of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) seeking allotment of residential accommodation to its national convenor and former chief minister, Arvind Kejriwal, in the national capital. Justice Sachin Datta adjourned the matter for a detailed hearing on the plea which seeks directions to the Centre to allot accommodation to Kejriwal. The petition said under the guidelines for allotment of accommodation from the general pool to polit...Read More
Kishtwar: At least 20 people lost their lives and 98 others were rescued after a massive cloudburst triggered flash floods in Chashoti village of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday afternoon. The incident forced the suspension of the annual Machail Mata Yatra, a key pilgrimage route to the Himalayan shrine of Mata Chandi. Rescue Efforts Underway Officials confirmed that 20 bodies have been recovered, with fears that the death toll could rise. Among the rescued, 28 are reported t...Read More
New Delhi: India strongly condemned recent remarks by Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir, calling them "reckless" nuclear threats aimed at diverting attention from Pakistan's internal failures. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) warned that any misadventure would result in "painful consequences," referencing the strong military response India delivered during the May standoff following Pakistan's drone and missile attack. MEA Slams War-Mongering Rhetoric MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal accuse...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday said the loss of lives due to a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir is extremely tragic and prayed for the success of relief and rescue operations. A massive cloudburst struck a remote mountain village in J-K's Kishtwar district on Thursday, killing at least 20 people and trapping many more, officials said. The death toll could go up, they said, adding that 98 people have been rescued so far. Of these, the condition of 28 is said to be s...Read More